President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services across the country.

The proposed legislation, read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide the legal framework for a dual policing system involving both the Federal Government and state governments.

In a letter to lawmakers, Tinubu said the bill builds on previous legislative efforts by the House of Representatives while introducing additional safeguards to ensure the effective and efficient operation of state police.

According to the President, the proposed constitutional amendment is intended to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges by creating a more responsive policing structure.

He described the bill as a key component of his administration’s broader security reform agenda and urged lawmakers to give it expedited consideration.

Tinubu expressed confidence that the House of Representatives would act swiftly on the proposal, saying the legislation is crucial to reorganising Nigeria’s security architecture and improving the protection of lives and property.

The President’s request comes less than two weeks after the Senate passed a similar constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police across the federation.

The Senate approved the proposal after it secured the support of more than two-thirds of its members, satisfying the constitutional threshold required for amendments to the 1999 Constitution.

If the House of Representatives passes the bill and it subsequently receives approval from the constitutionally required number of State Houses of Assembly, it will provide the legal basis for the establishment of state police services as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and address rising insecurity across the country.